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| Whats Up @ NFCLYO | The monthly newsletter of the NFCLYO   
Issue No. 60
July 2011 | |
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Greetings!
What's Up @ NFCLYO (that's this newsletter) is 5 years old this month!
Be sure to check out the other ways to keep connected to the NFCLYO:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nfclyo Web: www.nfclyo.org
Twitter: www.twitter.com/NFCLYO YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/nfclyo |
NFC Youth Ministry Network Night at the Bisons-TAKE 2
Tuesday, July 26 at Coca-Cola Field
Come celebrate as the NFCLYO thanks church youth workers for the ministry that they do! It's NFC Youth Ministry Network Night at the Bisons! We were rained out on May 26, so we're giving it another go on Thursday, July 26 at 6:30 pm at Coca-Cola Field, this time against the Sranton-Wilkes Barre Yankees. The first 20 youth workers to contact Rick MG at (716) 465-1321 or on Facebook will have access to FREE TICKETS! Spouses welcome too! If we go over 20, we'll start a wait list. Get your tickets fast...only 5 remain!
For those interested in Metro-Rail-ing to the game, I'll meet you at the University Station at 6:00 ($3.75 roundtrip ticket adults, $1.50 children).
If it rains this time, we'll gather for ice cream at the Andersons at 6075 Main St. in Williamsville (between Williamsville South high school and ECC North Campus) at 7:00 pm.
Check out our other gathering dates and other opportunities for youth workers at www.nfclyo.org under Youth Workers! |
ELCA Youth Leader Training series
Workshop and webinar series continues this fall
The ELCA has rolled out a whole new Adult Youth Leader training program! This program comes in three seminars, and a series of online webinars geared towards equipping adult youth leaders for ministering with youth in today's society. It's also great preparation for the ELCA 2012 Youth Gathering, as that event is built on this training program. Each seminar will have the latest news on the Gathering!
The Spring 2011 installment is complete. The next round gets going this fall with the Fall Youth Leader Training Event and Retreat at LCLC on October 28-29 (details coming soon). Aside from this retreat (there is a nominal cost but well worth it!), the entire training and webinar series is free! See the Gathering Timeline or the NFC Youth Ministry Network page for when each piece of this program is happening. |
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LCLC 2011 Summer Camps
It's not too late to get in on another amazing summer at LCLC!Summer camps are now happening, and there's something for everyone! Register now online...head to www.lclcenter.org! |
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NFCLYO at the Resurrection Food Pantry
If your church or group is looking for a really neat service opportunity, The Resurrection Food Pantry is available for small groups to work on the third Saturday each month (even during summer)! From 9:30-noon, groups can come and stock shelves, prepare food for distribution and serve clients that come in for services. Give Rick MG a call at (716) 465-1321 for more info and to schedule your group...individuals welcome!
Don't forget to bring food donations to each NFCLYO event! Thanks to the group from Zion, Gasport for coming and serving in June!!! |
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NFCLYO North will return
NFCLYO North, the youth ministry program bringing God's amazing love to those in Niagara and Orleans counties, has ended its second year. Don't fret: it will return this September...look for details coming in August. A September Field Day, and an October weekend retreat at LCLC are in the works! Keep September 18 and October 21-23 open!!!
Check out NFCLYO North info at www.nfclyo.org/north.html. |
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2011-12 CORE Team?
You're invited!!!
Will you be in 10-12th grade next school year? Have a servant's heart, a strong faith and want to get out and make a difference in your peers and others? Consider becoming a part of the next CORE Team! The CORE Team is an active group that witnesses their faith through leading youth events, ministering with those that are disadvantaged, and much more. CORE Team members DO and BE their faith!
If you are entering 10-12th grade, you are invited to be a part of CORE in 2011-12! For more info on CORE, contact Rick MG at (716) 465-1321 or at rick@nfclyo.org. You can even connect with CORE on Facebook at "The NFCLYO CORE Team", and get more at www.nfclyo.org/core.html. Year IX (9) of CORE begins Tuesday, August 23!!! |
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NFCLYO 40th Anniversary Happenings
Celebration Coffeehouse September 23
All youth and all who have been blessed by the NFCLYO's ministry since 1971 are invited to celebrate 40 years of the NFCLYO on Friday, September 23 at the Anniversary Celebration Coffeehouse!!! It's from 7-10 pm at St. John Lutheran Church, 6540 Main St., Williamsville. Live music, reunions, memorabilia, past directors, devotions, food and drink and more! A freewill offering is being collected to give back to the St. John's Lutheran Home for Children Board, our primary supporter since the NFCLYO was created! See you there!
Congrats Pastor Charlie Greene
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of Ordination of Pastor Charlie Greene, the original director of what would be the NFCLYO from 1971-1989, and still is an advocate for youth ministry here in WNY. Along with our other NFCLYO past directors, Pastor Charlie has written a reflection on his time as director. Check it (along with others) out at our 40th Anniversary page at www.nfclyo.org/40.html. |
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NFCLYO Road Crew
Adult volunteers wanted!
 The NFCLYO is creating the ROAD CREW, a volunteer opportunity for authentic, available, and affirming* adults that LOVE youth, believe they are an important part of the church, and feel a desire to make a positive impact through behind-the-scenes service-even at odd hours!
If you fit this bill, then we invite you to commit to the Road Crew! We are seeking volunteers for our Event Ministries, Back Office tasks, and other areas as needed. The commitment involves an annual orientation, pre-event meeting and serving in your area during the event (4-6 times a year). Back office tasks meet 4 times a year.
If you can help ensure the success of NFCLYO youth ministry, you can apply now using our new online application form! If you can't, but know someone who could, contact Rick MG at (716) 465-1321 or rick@nfclyo.org. Adult volunteers are subject to reference and background checks.
*"authentic, available and affirming" Christians comes from Vibrant Faith Ministries at www.vibrantfaith.org |
Fall 2011 Preview
The 2011-12 NFCLYO year is looking to be another amazing year! Fall event dates are set...mark your calendars and check back at www.nfclyo.org for more info coming soon:
NFCLYO 2011-12 Kick-off at Lasertron: Saturday morning, October 8 12:30-7:30 am
The popular overnight of Lasertron and other assorted games and fun returns at the same cost since 2009! Fun with friends old and new, mixers, devotions, did we say fun?!, and a can food drive as well.
NFCLYO 2010 Harvest Bash at Harvest House: November 18-19
Captive Free returns to lead a concert and worship! Great games, activities, food and more as well as we support Harvest House.
As you come to NFCLYO events in 2011-12, keep in mind these points:
Event registration moves online!!!
All persons attending NFCLYO events (youth and adult) must complete a registration form. Once complete, it lasts for the entire school year. 2010-11 forms are good through August 31, after which we start with the new program year in September. Payment for admission to NFCLYO events is through a group reservation form that your church youth leader takes care of collecting and sending in money for. Starting this year, event registration and group reservation forms will now available as online forms you can complete and submit!
Sibling Discounts!
Save with sibling discounts to our NFCLYO events! If you and your brother/sister both come to an event, one of you will get a 10% discount on that event, and each sibling beyond that gets 25% off each! An example using Lasertron: a sibling group of 3 would pay $40, $36 and $30...saving $14! Discount will be for brothers and sisters only that live in the same household. Of course, adult chaperones will be free where we can control that (exceptions are Lasertron players and Winter Day Out participants...sibling discount applies to youth only).
Continual Food Drive for Resurrection Food Pantry
The CORE Team, the NFCLYO's senior-high leadership team, has teamed with the food pantry at Resurrection Lutheran Church on Buffalo's east side! They are working at the food pantry once a month, enabling the pantry to be open on the third Saturday each month, helping working families access services at the pantry. You can help by bringing non-perishable food items to each NFCLYO event for our continual food drive! We'll bring donations straight to the pantry to get on the shelves and out to people right away! We also welcome youth groups to serve at the pantry as well! Contact Rick MG at rick@nfclyo.org for details. |
ELCA 2012 Youth Gathering info
Now is the time to start preparing to head to New Orleans
 The ELCA 2012 Youth Gathering returns to New Orleans on July 18-22, 2012. Registration opens October 9! Get more info on the Gathering at www.elca.org/gathering!
Get connected to these Facebook groups to keep up on the latest local info, connect with others going, and more:
For everyone (youth and adult): Upstate NY Synod National Youth Gathering 2012 Attendees
For adult youth workers: Upstate NY Synod National Youth Gathering (Adult Youth Leaders)
Get ready!
We've begun posting local NFCLYO info on the 2012 Youth Gathering if you are considering going! Head to www.nfclyo.org/neworleans2012.html for info, a timeline of Gathering-related dates, and ways you can prepare you and your group!
ELCA Youth Leader Training series geared for the 2012 Gathering!
Among the best ways to prepare for the 2012 Gathering is to be a part of the new ELCA Youth Leader Training series! This series is for adults to come to learn how to best minister with today's youth...the 2012 Gathering is based on these trainings! And at each training event, get the latest info and questions answered about the Gathering! Stay tuned for info on the second part of this series coming this fall to LCLC.
And starting September 18...online webinars! Yes...these FREE webinars augment the in-person trainings with an online series of 7 webinars premiering through January 8. Either be there as each webinar debuts for live chat, or watch the recorded session anytime. Details coming in August.
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Lutheran Campus Ministry - Peer ministers wanted
Great opportunity for college students!!!
Lutheran Campus Ministries has "work scholarships" available to those in college beginning this fall. You do not have to be Lutheran to apply...our peer ministers have come from a wide variety of backgrounds. The requirements are: undergraduate or graduate student, faith commitment with a desire to deepen understanding and service to God, ability to work with fellow peers in a group training setting, ability to network with sponsoring congregation or organization, ability to reach out to the un-churched (friendly, articulate).
These work scholarships may fall into 4 categories:
General Ministries-Help other students live out their faith through educational programs and service projects
Music & Drama- Use own talents in ongoing programs, and/or develop a "show" to present on campus and in congregations.
Health Ministries- Co-ordinate faith and health seminars for students in the medical sciences.
Communications- Use public relations skills to support and promote the peer ministry programs.
Small Group Spiritual Formation - Lead a small group Bible study or faith development group around WNY or on campus
Something Else Jesus-ish - Use your creative ideas to help make an impact for Christ on campus or through WNY student ministries.
Expectations include 10 hours a week work as directed by the Campus Pastor on: training and reflection with fellow peer ministers; running weekly program with peer minister partner (e.g. Bible study, music and drama mission group, faith and health support group); weekly worship (preparation, participation, outreach); publicity - public relations; and program development and support.
Deadline for application: July 30th
Email Pastor Steve Biegner at lutherancharities@gmail.com if you have questions, would like to talk further or are interested in an application. |
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Stay cool my friends!!!
Rick Mollenkopf-Grill
Niagara Frontier Conference Lutheran Youth Organization
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